Louis LaGrand, Ph.D.
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How To Reduce the Physical Pain of Grief
Often we grieve as we care for a loved one just as we grieve after a loved one has died. This anticipatory grief occurs as we witness the changes in the beloved and his or her inability to carry out usual roles and normal activities. Although anticipatory grief is commonly held within, it carries with it the same physical and emotional components of all grief. In short, it stresses... (posted by Louis 1 year 224 days ago.)
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Often we grieve as we care for a loved one just as we grieve after a loved one has died. This anticipatory grief occurs as we witness the changes in the beloved and his or her inability to carry out usual roles and normal activities. Although anticipatory grief is commonly held within, it carries with it the same physical and emotional components of all grief. In short, it stresses... (posted by Louis 1 year 224 days ago.)
Grief and Loss: When to See a Counselor
Do you feel stuck in your grief? Has it been months since your loved one died and you feel you should be feeling better? Do others close to the deceased seem to be adapting more quickly than you? Has the pain gotten worse? These are questions with very individual answers. They may or may not indicate outside assistance is necessary. Be assured, the vast majority of people mourning the death of a loved one do... (posted by Louis 2 years 16 days ago.)
Do you feel stuck in your grief? Has it been months since your loved one died and you feel you should be feeling better? Do others close to the deceased seem to be adapting more quickly than you? Has the pain gotten worse? These are questions with very individual answers. They may or may not indicate outside assistance is necessary. Be assured, the vast majority of people mourning the death of a loved one do... (posted by Louis 2 years 16 days ago.)
The #1 Goal of Grieving and How To Get There
Grief is the internal process that takes place whenever someone we love or something that is cherished is no longer there. On the other hand, mourning is giving ourselves permission to share grief with others. In other words, to go public and express what is happening deep within. Expressing emotion in some form is the essential act that begins the process of meeting the many goals of grief. What are these... (posted by Louis 2 years 176 days ago.)
Grief is the internal process that takes place whenever someone we love or something that is cherished is no longer there. On the other hand, mourning is giving ourselves permission to share grief with others. In other words, to go public and express what is happening deep within. Expressing emotion in some form is the essential act that begins the process of meeting the many goals of grief. What are these... (posted by Louis 2 years 176 days ago.)
The Importance of Finding a Grief Companion
Do you need to find someone who will try to understand what you are feeling? Historically, our culture has taught us to keep our feelings under guard and the expression of grief is often considered a sign of weakness. Add to this the fact that the emotions most commonly associated with grieving-anger, guilt, and depression-have the tendency to isolate and keep people at a distance. All of this converges at a... (posted by Louis 3 years 130 days ago.)
Do you need to find someone who will try to understand what you are feeling? Historically, our culture has taught us to keep our feelings under guard and the expression of grief is often considered a sign of weakness. Add to this the fact that the emotions most commonly associated with grieving-anger, guilt, and depression-have the tendency to isolate and keep people at a distance. All of this converges at a... (posted by Louis 3 years 130 days ago.)
Understand the Difference between Necessary and Unnecessary Suffering
Suffering is an integral part of life. Yes, I know none of us like to admit this universal truth. Nonetheless, history and the most learned scholars make it abundantly clear that legitimate suffering finds its way into every life, and we cant prevent it from playing its role. There will always be aging, death, and other great changes. On the other hand, unnecessary or self-imposed... (posted by Louis 4 years 83 days ago.)
Suffering is an integral part of life. Yes, I know none of us like to admit this universal truth. Nonetheless, history and the most learned scholars make it abundantly clear that legitimate suffering finds its way into every life, and we cant prevent it from playing its role. There will always be aging, death, and other great changes. On the other hand, unnecessary or self-imposed... (posted by Louis 4 years 83 days ago.)
How to Cope with Sudden Death
Are you completely overwhelmed with the unexpected death of your loved one? Frozen in time? Numb? Not knowing where to turn? All of this and more occurs every day and it can only be described as part of the suffering we all must endure. But whether normal or not, its effect is chilling, something that no one who has never had the experience, can fathom. Ive made that trip with my wife, so I speak from having a modicum of... (posted by Louis 4 years 123 days ago.)
Are you completely overwhelmed with the unexpected death of your loved one? Frozen in time? Numb? Not knowing where to turn? All of this and more occurs every day and it can only be described as part of the suffering we all must endure. But whether normal or not, its effect is chilling, something that no one who has never had the experience, can fathom. Ive made that trip with my wife, so I speak from having a modicum of... (posted by Louis 4 years 123 days ago.)
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